I love finding or "tweaking" letters and numbers to blend with the design style I'm working on. I try to keep things in proportion, but not invisible. I use graph paper that is 14 squares per inch or whatever is the closest to the ground cloth I'm working with. Then I chart a small portion of the pattern around where I'm considering putting the initials or names, date and start experimenting with the alphabets (usually I have more than one ) that I think might work. This is all with pencil, paper and eraser! It takes a little time, but I enjoy it and think it makes for a more personal piece whether it is for me or for a gift.
Of course when I do a design like a baby gift and the alphabet placement and style is part of the design that's easy. But a wedding or special occasion embroidery is always nicer when "personalized".
I love finding or "tweaking" letters and numbers to blend with the design style I'm working on. I try to keep things in proportion, but not invisible. I use graph paper that is 14 squares per inch or whatever is the closest to the ground cloth I'm working with. Then I chart a small portion of the pattern around where I'm considering putting the initials or names, date and start experimenting with the alphabets (usually I have more than one ) that I think might work. This is all with pencil, paper and eraser! It takes a little time, but I enjoy it and think it makes for a more personal piece whether it is for me or for a gift.
Of course when I do a design like a baby gift and the alphabet placement and style is part of the design that's easy. But a wedding or special occasion embroidery is always nicer when "personalized".